3 Reasons You Need to Get an Estate Plan
You’ll make life easier for your family. Without an estate plan, your assets will go to probate court, which can be incredibly stressful for your family and can often lead to fights and debates. We’ve all heard horror stories stemming from probate or a family member’s death when one member of the family believes they got the short end of the stick. But your passing should be a time for your family to grieve, not fight. Having an estate plan is one of the best ways to ensure that your family is taken care of and won’t fight over assets. You’ll keep your affairs private. A lot of our clients live private lives and do not want their situation aired out to the general public. If you don’t have an estate plan, you will have to go through probate court, which means everything will be publicized and documented. If this is something that concerns you, reach out to our office to get your estate plan started. You’ll gain peace of mind. While we’ve already explained that your family will gain peace from your estate plan, it will also grant you peace of mind. You’ll rest easy knowing that your family is taken care of in case something unexpected occurs. You will have taken the necessary steps to ensure that they can not only survive, but thrive after you’ve passed.
Too many people forgo getting an estate plan because they either don’t want to think about it or are afraid of the financial obligations. To put it simply, getting an estate plan is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. While it might be difficult or uncomfortable to discuss our mortality, everyone needs to have a plan in place in case something unexpected happens, and it’s nowhere near as expensive as it may seem. Having an estate plan is the best way to ensure that your family can survive and thrive after you have passed or become incapacitated. Here are the three biggest reasons you should have an estate plan.
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Chicken and Leek Filo Pie
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In a pan over low heat, melt 1 oz butter. 3. Add leeks and carrots and cook for 15 minutes, until softened but not colored. 4. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. 5. Gradually add chicken stock,
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INGREDIENTS
• 3 oz unsalted butter, divided • 2 large leeks, finely sliced • 2 large carrots, finely chopped • 1 tbsp flour • 14 oz chicken stock, warmed • 2 tsp Dijon mustard • 3 tbsp heavy cream • 12 oz cooked chicken, cut into chunks • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley • 12 sheets frozen filo pastry, thawed
stirring until sauce is smooth, then let simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Stir in mustard and heavy cream, then add cooked
chicken and parsley. Transfer to a large ovenproof dish.
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7. In a pan, melt remaining butter. 8. Put a single filo sheet on a board and brush with melted butter. Scrunch up pastry sheet and place on top of chicken mixture. Continue until pie is covered. 9. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the filo is golden and chicken mixture is bubbling.
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